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Benzydamine shortage status
Partial shortage
Source: Health Canada shortage reports · Updated Jul 9, 2026
Some Benzydamine products are in shortage in Canada (1 of 4 reported products), while others remain available. Your pharmacy may be able to substitute an unaffected manufacturer.
In shortage since
Mar 10, 2017
Talk to your pharmacist. Pharmacists can often substitute another manufacturer's version, a different strength, or (in most provinces) adapt or renew a prescription on the spot. Your free provincial health line is 811.
Reports by product
Active shortageAPO-BENZYDAMINE ORAL RINSE
0.15% · LIQUID · APOTEX INC
DIN 02239044 · since Mar 10, 2017, no end estimate · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedPHARIXIA
0.15% · MOUTHWASH/GARGLE · PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02229777 · ended Jan 19, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedODAN-BENZYDAMINE
0.15% · MOUTHWASH/GARGLE · ODAN LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02463105 · ended Jan 11, 2023 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedPMS-BENZYDAMINE
0.15% · MOUTHWASH/GARGLE · PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02239537 · ended Dec 2, 2022 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedODAN-BENZYDAMINE
0.15% · MOUTHWASH/GARGLE · ODAN LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02463105 · ended Feb 7, 2022 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedPHARIXIA
1.5MG · MOUTHWASH/GARGLE · PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF DE PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02229777 · ended Feb 9, 2018 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedODAN-BENZYDAMINE
1.5MG · MOUTHWASH/GARGLE · ODAN LABORATORIES LTD
DIN 02463105 · ended Jan 22, 2018 · Demand increase for the drug.
ResolvedPHARIXIA
1.5MG · MOUTHWASH/GARGLE · PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF DE PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02229777 · ended Dec 15, 2017 · Delay in shipping of the drug.
ResolvedPHARIXIA
1.5MG · SOLUTION
MOUTHWASH/GARGLE · PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF DE PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02229777 · ended Sep 22, 2017 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
ResolvedPHARIXIA
1.5MG · SOLUTION
MOUTHWASH/GARGLE · PENDOPHARM DIVISION OF DE PHARMASCIENCE INC
DIN 02229777 · ended Jun 19, 2017 · Disruption of the manufacture of the drug.
What's happening
Benzydamine is currently affected by an active shortage report filed with Health Canada by APOTEX INC.
The reported cause is: disruption of the manufacture of the drug. Manufacturers must report shortages, but end-date estimates are their own projections and often move.
If your usual product is affected, a pharmacist is the fastest route to a solution: they can dispense an unaffected manufacturer's equivalent when one exists, and in most provinces can adapt doses or substitute a therapeutic alternative without a new appointment.
Benzydamine is classified under “STOMATOLOGICAL PREPARATIONS” (ATC A01AD).
Recent changes
Common questions
When will Benzydamine be back in stock in Canada?
Manufacturers have not provided a reliable end date. This page updates automatically as soon as an estimate is filed.
Why is Benzydamine in shortage?
See the reports above; manufacturers must state a reason (most commonly manufacturing disruption or a surge in demand) when filing with Health Canada.
What can my pharmacist do about it?
Often quite a lot: substitute an equivalent product from an unaffected manufacturer, adjust quantities, or in most provinces adapt or renew prescriptions on the spot. Call your pharmacy before visiting, and call 811 for free health advice.
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Guides: what to do when your medication is in shortage · how to read shortage reports
Data reflects reports manufacturers are legally required to file with Health Canada, republished with per-drug aggregation by rxstat. Estimated end dates are supplied by manufacturers and frequently change. This page describes drug supply only and is not medical advice; never stop or switch a medication without speaking to your pharmacist or prescriber.